Warnings, Cautions, And Notes - GE PANDA Service Manual

Important Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warning: Do not use the warmer in the presence of flammable anesthetics; an
explosion hazard exists under these conditions.
Warning: Thoroughly air dry the warmer after cleaning it with flammable agents.
Small amounts of flammable agents, such as ether, alcohol or similar cleaning
solvents left in the incubator can cause a fire.
Warning: Do not attempt to adjust the fixed base while a patient is in the bed. After
adjustments to the fixed base height have been made, ensure the fixed base is
locked in place before placing a patient in the bed.
Warning: Always connect the warmer directly to a hospital grade wall outlet.
Connecting to a power strip or another piece of equipment may result in shock
hazard.
Warning: Do not service, program or calibrate the warmer with the patient in the
bed.
Warning: Do not lean against side of warmer. Leaning against the side of the
warmer may cause it to tip over.
Warning: Bed-to-heater spacing less than approximately 85 cm will result in
incorrect operation and may adversely affect the patient's condition.
Warning: This is a latex-free device. Latex is not to be used in the maintenance or
repair of this device.
Warning: The user or service staff should dispose all the waste properly as per
federal, state, and local waste disposal regulations. Improper disposal could result
in personal injury and environmental impact.
Warning: The heater head is 15 kg. Follow your local health and safety guidelines
for manual handling of heavy objects when lifting and carrying the heater head.
Caution: Servicing of this product in accordance with this service manual should
never be undertaken in the absence of proper tools, test equipment and the most
recent revision to this service manual which is clearly and thoroughly understood.
Caution: Always disconnect the power before performing service or maintenance
procedures detailed in this manual. Apply power only if you are specifically
instructed to do so as part of the procedure.
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